Investment perspectives on the interconnection of isolated systems with the mainland grid: Crete case studyInvestment perspectives on the interconnection of isolated systems with the mainland grid: Crete case study Πλήρης Δημοσίευση σε Συνέδριο Conference Full Paper 2015-11-082011enA Monte-Carlo based, probabilistic power flow method is used to evaluate different power system interconnection options. Suitable indices are proposed to assess the potential profit of each interconnection scenario and the required interconnection rating. Separate investment perspectives are identified and the respective optimal solutions are compared. Indicative results are presented regarding a possible submarine interconnection of the Greek island of Crete with the mainland grid.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/1-510th IASTED European Congress on Power and Energy Systems Koutroulis Eftychios Κουτρουλης Ευτυχιος Kalaitzakis Kostas Καλαϊτζακης Κωστας Stavrakakis Georgios Σταυρακακης Γεωργιος Loukarakis , E Control of electric power systems Electric power system control electric power systems control control of electric power systems electric power system control